Farm visit reveals Boot construction and conservation efforts
On a cold December afternoon Dick Boot works with son Vernon at the 320 acre Boot farm near Galesburg, repairing and expanding cattle buildings. He rebuilt a 40 by 82 foot barn from salvaged frame and lumber, added a 62 by 48 by 37 foot all purpose barn, and concentrates on soil conservation with 1.5 miles of terraces and eighty acres of strip cropping. He rents 80 acres nearby, keeps Western cattle, and emphasizes profitable stock feeding while maintaining a comfortable home heated by.
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Dick Farmer
Stout
Galesburg Road
Vernon
Boot
South Pella
Mr. Boot
Henry Vander Wilt
Boots
Townsfolk praise co op effort bringing electricity
Have Fine All Purpose Barn coal a stoker and blower combination. They have electricity and household appliances but their kitchen range burns bottle go. They pump water to the ico and throughout the lots with electricity. Dick Boot notes the value of the cooperative effort. Mrs Boot unavailable for her view. The visit with Dick Boot was enjoyed.
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Ico
R.E.A
Dick Boot Urges Farmers on Acreage and Markets
Dick Boot, a longtime community leader in Pella, discusses farming policy during a visit. He notes his 300 hens and hatchery business, supports farmer leadership, worries about marketing quotas, and links national prosperity to farmers' earnings amid near zero weather.
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Boot
Pella
No Mishaps in Towns First Modern Iowa Deer Season
Conservation Commission reports a five day season with no hunting accidents and no livestock or property damage. Hunters were largely cooperative with farmers who aided at deer checking stations. Hunters urged to return license report cards. full Iowa deer season summary to appear in the January Iowa Conservationist.
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State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Iowa Conservationist
State Conservation Commision
East 7Th
Court
Culling Disease in Cattle to Protect Profits
Dr John B Herrick extension veterinarian at Iowa State College urges cattlemen to cull diseased stock before cold weather and feed shortages rise. Target diseases include brucellosis mastitis and tuberculosis, with indemnity possible for some culled cattle and no indemnity for mastitis. Removing infected cows can boost remaining herd profitability and improve milking practices.
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John B. Herrick
Iowa State College
Herrick
Replacing Herds and Health Rules For Farmers
Dr Herrick cautions buyers to seek virgin heifers vaccinated for brucellosis at the right age and to favor replacements from reputable breeders or artificial breeding associations. Avoid public sale stock lacking identity or ownership history. Town farm land values rise to 21 dollars per acre above 1949 with two years of declines.
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Merrick
Iowa State College
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